The TSA is relaxing the restrictions on pocketknives and some sporting equipment. The flight attendants association is not happy. Unfortunately, it is not about the safety of individuals it is about the safety of the entire flight and allowing small items, actually...
A recent GAO report on TSA’s canine program revealed that while canines have been deployed in record numbers in the past three years TSA needs to do more analysis to ensure the teams are being effectively used. The report also showed that some canine teams were...
12th Annual AAAE Annual Aviation Security Summit and looking towards the threats in 2013 Hyatt Regency Crystal City Alexandria, VA The annual aviation security summit brought out a good line of speakers this year, featuring decision makers and policy makers, not...
I can’t help but think about how many unopened presents there will be on Christmas morning, for 20 young children in Connecticut. What can we do besides pray for the departed and the loved ones left behind? We can have more patience with the children and people...
12th Annual AAAE Annual Aviation Security Summit Hyatt Regency Crystal City Alexandria, VA Dec 11, 2012 General Session I Perspectives from Congressional Leadership Moderator: Joel Bacon, AAAE The Honorable Mary Landrieu (D-LA) Chair, Senate Appropriations...
12th Annual AAAE Aviation Security Summit (Blogging live – paraphrasing as necessary) December 10, 2012 Hyatt Regency Crystal City Alexandria, VA General Session I TSA Leadership Roundtable Carter Morris, AAAE, Moderator John Sammon, Asst., Administrator,...